Arizona
Red rock, canyons and incredible deserts characterise Arizona and there’s nowhere in the world quite like it. It quickly became one of our favourite places in the world.
The Grand Canyon is on everyone’s bucket list, but there is so much more to Arizona. With stunning slot canyons, awe-inspiring mountains, endless desert and the feeling you’re starring in your own John Wayne western. If you’re heading to the USA, Arizona has to be on your itinerary.
Quick Summary
Top Tip: Some of Arizona’s bucket list activities require booking long in advance, particularly if you’re planning to visit in high season. Get Antelope Canyon tickets and Grand Canyon Village accommodation as soon as you are sure of your dates.
Safety: Arizona is a generally a very safe place. Even the cities here felt pretty safe, but we don’t recommend being complacent in any city in the world.
When to go: We visited the Southwest during February and March and found it to be a wonderful time to visit. The crowds were minimal, the prices low and the weather was perfect for exploring (so long as don’t mind the occasional snow day).
Peak Season: July - September (Summer school holidays)
Off Season: December - March (excluding Christmas).
Walk My World Cost Index: $$$ - Whilst accommodation in Arizona and activities in places like Page and the Grand Canyon can be very expensive, food, fuel and getting around can be remarkably cheap if you go to the right places. If you travel in low season you can get some real bargains.
Page, Horseshoe Bend & Antelope Canyon
All the best things to do in Page for desert adventure in Arizona. We’ll take you to the main attractions, some hidden gems as well as epic day trips, views and a couple of hikes to explore this amazing place.
A comparison of both Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon - the costs, the kinds of photos, what the tours are like and which we preferred in the great question - Upper vs Lower Antelope Canyon?
Looking for an alternative to Antelope Canyon? Waterholes is it! Read about how to explore this stunning canyon, what to expect, how to book, what it costs and a detailed explanation of everything you need to know.
Everything you need to know to visit Lower Antelope Canyon: what to expect, the best time to visit, the difficulty of the hike, the kind of photos you can get and the tour you’ll need to take.
What to expect from an Upper Antelope Canyon tour and is it still worth going now it’s become so famous? We’ll take you through the best time to go, the crowds, the kinds of photos you can get and the costs involved on your visit to this slot canyon in Arizona.
Horseshoe Bend - what to expect and the big changes coming! This stunning view is one of the most popular places in the South-West, but big changes are coming that will affect your trip. Read to see what’s in store.
The Grand Canyon
Want to know what it's like to visit the Grand Canyon in winter? Our guide tells you what to expect in terms of the weather, the crowds, what you can do and all the implications of visiting this icon in the winter.
A round up of all the accommodation and where to stay at the Grand Canyon. Our favourites for all budgets in the village, Tusayan, Williams, Flagstaff and even the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
The best Grand Canyon hikes you can do as day walks from the South Rim including our favourite, the most picturesque, how to do them and everything you need to know to see the Grand Canyon in a way that few others do!
The 10 biggest mistakes you will want to avoid when visiting the Grand Canyon! We’ll tell you everything you need to know to have an incredible visit, including how to escape the crowds as well as some unforgettable experiences that the majority of people don’t have.
The Phantom Ranch Hike, our guide to a once in a lifetime experience: what to expect, how to book a spot at Phantom Ranch, why it is so special and everything you need to know about hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Sedona
What to expect from the Cathedral Rock Trail - the difficulty of the track, the distance, the stunning views from the top and why this is one of our favourite spots in Sedona.
9 Sedona hikes that are guaranteed to blow you away including those with epic views, short and easy hikes as well as a few that will get your heartbeat up. We’ll tell you which are our favourites, how to get there, what to expect and photos of each and every trail.
What to expect on the trail to Devils Bridge Sedona - how hard it is, the distance, is it dangerous and the best spots to get that stunning photo.
The ultimate 10 day Arizona road trip itinerary, packed full of incredible experiences. We take you through the must-do places, some hidden gems and everything you need to know to see the best of Arizona.